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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 317.36 and 180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 317.36 and 180.98 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 317.36 = 180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/317.36 = 180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 317.36 × 180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 57,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,435.81/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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